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Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health
AccentCare · Waco, TX
$65k–$79k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Waco, TX
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Waco area centers on $28.76 per hour, or about $59,820 a year. The lower quarter earns under $25.60 and the upper quarter over $30.34. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Waco. That ranks 218th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 182nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Waco and what they pay.
- $28.76median pay per hour, Waco
- $26–$30typical range per hour
- 780licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Ascension Health · Waco, TX
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The metro median is 1% below the Texas statewide median of $28.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 780 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Waco metro area, 6.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.73 | $47,280 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.60 | $53,250 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.76 | $59,820 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.34 | $63,110 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.73 | $76,400 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Waco ranks
- 218th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 182nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 24 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Waco
- Overall prices in Waco run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.76 median hour buys what $31.08 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Waco paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,035
- Per year: $51,768
- Per month: $4,314
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waco metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waco
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Waco
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Waco, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest Waco, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Waco Waco, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in McLennan County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include McLennan County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 11 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX | 33 mi | $29.30/hr | 96,267 |
| Killeen, TX | 46 mi | $29.30/hr | 160,616 |
| Burleson, TX | 67 mi | $29.77/hr | 56,253 |
| Georgetown, TX | 68 mi | $30.34/hr | 101,344 |
| Mansfield, TX | 70 mi | $29.77/hr | 80,803 |
| DeSoto, TX | 74 mi | $29.77/hr | 56,711 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Waco, TX?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Waco metro area have a median pay of $28.76 per hour, about $59,820 a year. The middle half earn between $25.60 and $30.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waco a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Waco ranks 182nd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 218th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Waco?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Waco. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waco.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Waco as a licensed practical nurse?
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Waco in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include McLennan County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Waco?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waco is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportWaco, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AccentCarePearland, TX · 15 postings$34.62/ hr$30–$42
- Veterans Health AdministrationSan Antonio, TX · 6 postings$33.11/ hr$20–$45
- CommonSpirit HealthLake Jackson, TX · 4 postings$31.22/ hr$23–$37
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$25Median$34.56High$42
26 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Texas, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 26 LPN / LVN roles
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- Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home HealthPermanent$65k–$79k/ year
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